Synonyms for extrapolate
ɪkˈstræp əˌleɪtex·trap·o·late

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1. extrapolateverb

   Antonyms:
   interpolate

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1. generalize, generalise, extrapolate, inferverb

   draw from specific cases for more general cases

   Synonyms:
   deduct, generalise, guess, infer, vulgarise, popularise, understand, deduce, derive, vulgarize, interpolate, generalize, popularize

2. interpolate, extrapolateverb

   estimate the value of

   Synonyms:
   alter, interpolate, infer, generalise, falsify, generalize

3. extrapolateverb

   gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating

   Synonyms:
   infer, interpolate, generalise, generalize

Matched Categories

1. • Calculate
   • Conclude
   • Infer
   • Logic
   • Mathematics

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1. List of paraphrases for "extrapolate":

   generalize

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How to use extrapolate in a sentence?

1. Craig Cooning:

   There doesn’t seem to be a common core or thread that runs through it, The critical thing is to find our niche and extrapolate and exploit it ... We're not going to do everything, soup to nuts.

2. Roger McClellan:

   EPA is trying to extrapolate adult clinical test results involving ozone to populations with asthma, and younger populations, i don’t think there is wide agreement today that ozone causes asthma, though it does trigger asthmatic attacks. We have to be mindful that the respiration in these tests is probably greater than on most playgrounds.

3. Craig Cooning:

   There doesn't seem to be a common core or thread that runs through it, The critical thing is to find our niche and extrapolate and exploit it ... We're not going to do everything, soup to nuts.

4. Neil Shay:

   There are differences between the way mice burn fat in the liver versus the way humans do, we also have tested the extracts, so we can’t extrapolate and advise people that they can eat grapes or drink wine and get this benefit. [It’s] way too premature. And don’t forget, healthy or not, they are adding calories to your diet. You can overeat healthy foods, and gain weight.

5. Rex Tillerson:

   I would not in any way attempt to extrapolate that to a change in our policy or posture relative to our military activities in Syria today. There has been no change in that status.